Sweatshirts Recalled by TMR International
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Choking
Product Description & Identification
Sweatshirts Recalled by TMR International NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 19, 1986 Release # 86-17 Sweatshirts Recalled Because Of Possible Choking Hazard Washington, DC -- In cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission and the New York Attorney General's office, TMR International, Ltd. (TMR) of New York, NY today announced a voluntary recall of its Young Rascals "American Dream," "Bomber" and "Ship" sweatshirts because of a potential choking hazard presented by LED lights and button-size batteries on a removable velcro strip. When these sweatshirts were tested for compliance with CPSC safety requirements, the LED lights and disc-battery components separated from the velcro strip. The involved "American Dream," "Bomber" and "Ship" sweatshirts subject to this recall program are limited to sizes 2, 3 and 4 (Toddler). TMR imported approximately 2,400 units of these sweatshirts from Taiwan and distributed them nationwide between 9/15/85 and 11/15/85. The sweatshirts were sold for approximately $15.00 each. TMR doe not want garments that may be dangerous to be used. Consumers should stop using these sweatshirts immediately. Consumers have the option of returning the sweatshirts to TMR for a full refund or to return the velcro strip and keep the sweatshirt for a partial refund of $5.00. Anyone wishing additional information may call TMR at 212-244-4470.
Affected Products
TMR Young Rascals American Dream toddler sweatshirts; TMR Young Rascals Bomber toddler sweatshirts; TMR Young Rascals Ship toddler sweatshirts
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/1986/Sweatshirts-Recalled-Because-Of-Possible-Choking-Hazard |
| Title | Sweatshirts Recalled by TMR International |
| Hazards › Name | Choking |
| Products › 1 › Name | TMR Young Rascals American Dream toddler sweatshirts |
| Products › 2 › Name | TMR Young Rascals Bomber toddler sweatshirts |
| Products › 3 › Name | TMR Young Rascals Ship toddler sweatshirts |
| Products › 3 › Type | Clothing (Children) |
| Products › 3 › Category I D | 1887 |
| Recall I D | 4630 |
| Recall Date | 1986-03-19T00:00:00 |
| Description | Sweatshirts Recalled by TMR International NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 19, 1986 Release # 86-17 Sweatshirts Recalled Because Of Possible Choking Hazard Washington, DC -- In cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission and the New York Attorney General's office, TMR International, Ltd. (TMR) of New York, NY today announced a voluntary recall of its Young Rascals "American Dream," "Bomber" and "Ship" sweatshirts because of a potential choking hazard presented by LED lights and button-size batteries on a removable velcro strip. When these sweatshirts were tested for compliance with CPSC safety requirements, the LED lights and disc-battery components separated from the velcro strip. The involved "American Dream," "Bomber" and "Ship" sweatshirts subject to this recall program are limited to sizes 2, 3 and 4 (Toddler). TMR imported approximately 2,400 units of these sweatshirts from Taiwan and distributed them nationwide between 9/15/85 and 11/15/85. The sweatshirts were sold for approximately $15.00 each. TMR doe not want garments that may be dangerous to be used. Consumers should stop using these sweatshirts immediately. Consumers have the option of returning the sweatshirts to TMR for a full refund or to return the velcro strip and keep the sweatshirt for a partial refund of $5.00. Anyone wishing additional information may call TMR at 212-244-4470. |
| Recall Number | 86017 |
| Manufacturers › Name | TMR International |
| Last Publish Date | 1986-03-19T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |